There currently is a whole line up of new controllers.
They all promise more expression when played compared to traditional keys.

I recently (as said in another post signed up for a kickstarter)
Its a haken Continuumini
And it excells due to its very small size.. and so its not comparable to the others..





There also is its bigger brother the Haken Continuum



Which excells with a build in synth (same as in its mini sibling) but also has CV gate excit for playing modular/synths its also polyphinc touch, compared to the mini thats monophonic..



And then there is the wellknown Roli seaboard rise



This is the second version of the ROli's. And for keyboarders this excells in the placement of the keys. Hoever, compared to the Haken its much harder to get the same results you will be digging your fingertips deep into the organic feeling surface. Playing this to me and many others after a longer time makes your finger tips feel like they are a little burning. This could however be due to being unknown with it.



And then there is the linnstrument



The notes are arranged much more like a Guitar. I havent had a chance to play with one yet. But as a keyboardist, i think its a much bigger learning curve, then an instrument with a more traditional key layout.



Next up is Keith Macmillen K-board pro4



Its a normal key layout. However, the keys don't move and only respond to touch, more like a touchscreen. It will be availalbe soon. Priced reasonable ($400)

or the less conventional eigenharp.



Looks like a combination of keyboard and string instrument with even a breathcontroller build in.



Anyone up for a challenge of learning a new instrument, because thats essentially what they are?



My personal eye was cought by the continuum midi, for its low price, and its smaller size. And seems the easiest to get into. Looks like a perfect tool for monophonic instruments like brass, winds and even solo string instruments. And it doubles as a really sophisticated touch strip.



If you look into this, you will notice more of these innovative instruments sprouting in kick starters and the like.. Well, i suppose we are never to old to learn something new.